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Braille and Beyond Library Tour

A long view down a row of full shelves in a library.

From September 2024, the UK will embark on a journey of celebration and discovery with the launch of the Braille and Beyond Tour across the UK. This year-long initiative invites you to join braille experts and allies in honouring the 200th anniversary of the braille code's invention and exploring its profound impact in the lives of blind and partially sighted people.

Braille continues to be a gateway to independence, literacy, and cultural connection for millions of blind people worldwide. When we celebrate braille, we celebrate the potential of blind people to live the lives we want without limits.

You are invited to participate in this historic celebration by joining Braille 200 events being held at libraries across the UK, or we can support you with creating your own Braille 200 event.

November 2024

Wednesday 20 November, 10am-3pm at The Hive, Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester, WR1 3PD

December 2024

Thursday 5 December, 10am-3pm, Clitheroe Library, Church Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DG

January 2025

Tuesday 28 January, 10am-3pm, Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DB

February 2025

Tuesday 25 February, 10am-3pm, Lisburn Library, 23 Linenhall Street, Lisburn, BT28 1FJ

March 2025

Tuesday 25 March, 10am-3pm, Swansea University Library, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP

April 2025

St Ninian’s High School Library, St Ninian’s High School, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 6UG – Date TBC

May 2025

Wednesday 19 May, 10am-3pm, Jersey Library, 81 Halkett Place, St Helier

June 2025

Bath Central Library, 19-23 Northgate Street, The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN – Date TBC

July 2025

Tuesday 1 July, 10am-2pm, Gateshead Central Library, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4LN

August 2025

Penarth Library, Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 2YT – Date TBC